Summer Concerts in The Commons

Despite the heat, humidity and rain, music lovers and community-minded folks enjoyed the Concerts in The Commons during the 2013 season.

Note: Start times vary according to the day’s lineup.

2017 High Bridge Summer Concerts

Saturday, May 27, 2017, Nash East: Country without excuses! Nash East is beginning their fourth year of touring in support of their new album release Kings & Queens of Country, a salute to the roots of country music, featuring songs by Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, and Dolly Parton. These are not dry interpretations of these artists’ songs, but where old school country musicianship converges with a new attitude, while maintaining the integrity of the roots of country, western and honky tonk music. Nash East will entertain you with a repertoire that spans six decades of country music, including today’s modern country. Nash East hailing from the North East capital of country music, Basking Ridge, New Jersey is the busiest working country band in the Tri-State area with over 300 performances in the past three years. Chosen out of all country bands in the NY/ NJ metro area by the Prudential Center to open for Eric Church, and selected by “The Colonel “to perform at the KFC worldwide corporate product launch of their new “Nashville” Hot Style Chicken. Nash East is also was a head lining act, this past summer on country music day at MusikFest. Nash East is not your Grandfathers country band with a set full of tear- jerking ballads. Nash East energy is infectious, brace yourself and get ready to sing along, dance and maybe learn a line dance or two.Opening act Suburban Relicks start at 6 pm, main show 7-9.

Saturday, July 1, 2017, Citizen’s Band Radio: Returning to the High Bridge Summer Concert Stage!!!! CB Radio’s 4th of July weekend Musical Jamboree!!! Country Rock in the Creedence Clearwater/Marshall Tucker Tradition! CB Radio has the look, feel and sound of a true Southern rock band that plays for the working man. Formed in 2005, CB Radio is made up of six professional musicians who have each spent a lifetime crafting his/her skills. Lead singer and guitarist, Jayson Jannuzzi along with rest of the line up, Linda King on mandolin and vocals, Andy Keenan on pedal steel and harmonica, Troy Bleck on guitar, Kevin Hummel on bass and Dale Eddington on drums have become a tightly working band which combines talent and passion for the music they play.Show starts at 4:00 pm.

Saturday , September 2, 2017, Chrome City:Born out of an era of big chrome, street corner sounds and rock and roll dreams! Chrome City cruises into town with the sole intention of delivering the most entertaining, Rocking 50’s / Fratting 60’s style show on the planet! Chrome City is a cover band which originated in the Astoria Queens NYC area. Born out of an ear of big chrome, street corner sound and rock and roll dreams, Chrome City cruises into town with the sole intention of delivering the most entertaining, rocking 50’s / Fratting 60’s style show on the planet!Opening acts Slack Jaw and Jukebox Robbers start at 4 pm, main show at 7-9pm.

2015 High Bridge Summer Concerts in The Commons Expanded to Five Concert Dates

July 11th- Long Hill String Band: Making their first appearance on the Commons Stage this year, with special guests starting at 6:00 p.m.

July 18th – Citizens Band Radio presents their July Jamboree!! Be prepared for a full evening of great original music, and some of your country western and southern rock favorites. The music will begin at about 4 p.m. and continue until????

July 25th – Slackjaw Blues Band – with special guests starting at 6:00 p.m.

August 1st – The Slewfoot Project – with special guests starting at 6:00 p.m.

August 15th – New Road Band: Our own local heroes playing groovin’ great tunes – with special guests starting at 6:00 p.m.

2014 High Bridge Summer Concerts in The Commons Expanded to Four Concert Dates, three in July and one in August

July 5 – Citizens Band Radio presents their Fourth of July Picnic and Jamboree!! Be prepared for a full evening of great original music, and some of your country western and southern rock favorites. The music will begin at about 4 p.m. and continue until????

July 19 – Boonescuttle5: Relive the British Invasion!!! Special guests, to be announced, taking the stage at 6:00 p.m.

July 26 – New Road Band: Our own local heroes playing groovin’ great tunes – with special guests, also starting at 6:00 p.m.

August 16 – Long Hill String Band: Making their first appearance on the Commons Stage this year, with special guests starting at 6:00 p.m.